Abstract:This paper discusses the relationship between various types of neurological disease and stylistic changes in painters. By first outlining the hypothesized neuroanatomical bases of creativity, the discussion then relates localized brain damage to various stylistic changes in painters and previously non-artists. It also explores artistic style in the context of more global neurological damage, such as dementias and neurotransmitter imbalances.The literature suggests that focal neurological insults (such as strok… Show more
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